Psalm 119:105

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A recent article from the Harvard Business Review article reports on a study that presents three critical elements leaders need to build trust within their organizations: positive relationships, good judgement and consistency.

Over 87,000 participants contributed to this research…and I agree that all three elements are essential to becoming a leader worth following.

The Bible says a great deal about these three qualities.

In terms of positive relationships, we are given numerous ways to build and edify others.

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11

So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13

The Bible gives us many ways to nurture and develop good judgement.

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James 1:5

Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future. Proverbs 19:20

Consistency is encouraged.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. I Corinthians 15:58

Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil. Matthew 5:37

God’s word is the ultimate leadership guidebook.

My prayer this week is to be more consistent in my daily study in the Word- and to commit these words to heart as I try to build more trust with all my relationships.

And please let me know how I may pray for you.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5

Like this:

I was notified that if I didn’t pull my grades up, I would lose my academic scholarship. I was completely embarrassed.

My poor academic performance had created self-doubt. Could I even finish college? For a day or two I toyed with the idea of dropping out.

Fortunately for me, someone intervened. A senior vice president at the university, Don Carson, rescued me. He learned about my poor grades and reached out to me. Dr. Carson helped me formulate a plan to improve my study habits, got me involved on campus and even gave me a job in his office. My grades improved dramatically. His support gave me confidence and a new sense of direction- gifts that I’ll never be able to repay.

Have you ever felt like that? Embarrassed, scared or not sure of what to do?

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

God has promised us all the support and guidance that we’ll ever need.

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

Whenever the trials and pressures of this world overwhelm us, we need to remember our God- who is faithful forever.

But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. Psalm 33:4

My prayer this week is to be grateful for God’s promise to protect me when I’m weak.